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## About Report Expressions

Report Expressions are special commands that you place inside of report and label template objects to pull specific data from PC-DMIS and place them into those objects. For example, suppose that you want to insert a feature ID into a label template. You would add an object that supports expressions into your report, such as the GridControlObject. Then, inside of an Expression Cell of the grid, you would type "=ID".

There are four areas where you can insert report expressions:

- The Rules Tree Editor - in the Conditional Expression and Text Expression boxes

- The GridControlObject - in its grid cells

- The GridControlObject - in the Repeat Expression box in the Row tab for repeat expressions

- Property Sheet Values - on edit fields or combo boxes that take text values

For available expressions, consult "Functions and Operators" and "Using Data Types to Find a Report Expression" for lists of available functions, operators, and data types.

Reporting expressions can also use many normal PC-DMIS expressions. Precede the expressions with the "=" sign when you type them in the cell. Expressions are discussed in the "Using Expressions and Variables" chapter.

More:

Functions and Operators

Some Reporting Expressions Examples

Using Data Types to Find a Report Expression

Expressions Used in Standard Templates